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3,111
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1983–2026
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June 13, 1994 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Fist Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING A SHUTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE 0F ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOFBOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE.

February 22, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Fist Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER IN #3 ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT KNEE.

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